Alpine Weather and Safety Warnings Ahead of July Fourth
A veteran note from Alpine urges retreat to cooler climates for weather contrast and emphasizes holiday safety. Texas Safety Council guidance warns of about 100 possible deaths over the weekend from traffic drownings firearms and other causes. Advice includes defensible driving routine checks and avoiding alcohol with driving. It also notes a Texas Safety association press release urging vigilance and responsible behavior to prevent tragedies during the holiday period.
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Texas Safety Council
Texas Safety Association
Texas
Tex
Musical Program At Presbyterian Church Next Tuesday
Rex Koury, organist, will give a musical program at the Presbyterian church next Tuesday July 4 at 8 pm. The event is announced for Mutual and Columbia broadcasting systems. Mr Koury and his wife visit his father George Koury and Mrs Kouye NY. Admission charge will be made.
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Presbyterian Church
Rex Koury
Mutual
Columbia Broadcasting Systems
Koury
George Koury
Kouye NY
School Building Program Nears Completion at Alpine
D L Crosser reports Alpine public schools expect the current building program to finish within four months after more than two years of work. The centennial unit lacks some work but should be usable by September with scaffolding aiding gym and cafeteria projects. The board plans to add classrooms, a cafeteria, and sidewalks, with grassed areas to follow by Sept. 15 and a cafeteria to operate with PTA help for the first time.
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D. L. Crosser
Board of Trustees
Alpine Public Schools
Cross
FFA
Pecos Rodeo To Draw Big Crowds
Pecos prepares for the 22nd annual Pecos rodeo July 1 to 4 near the site of the original 1683 event. West Texas and New Mexico fans heard of the show via a Lions club trip encouraging attendance with music, dancing, and a large crowd.
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Pecos
Trav Windham
Mort Livingston
West Texas
New Mexico
Adrian Burk Signs Pro Football Contract With Baltimore Club
A Baltimore date report states Adrian Burk, University quarterback, signed a professional NFL contract with the Baltimore club. Burk passed for 1428 yards in four seasons and was the No 1 choice among observers, surpassing Doak Walker and Kyle Rote. He played for Alpine Cowboys Interns and was on a road trip when the Avalanche went to press, leaving confirmation unavailable.
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Baltimore
Adrian Burk
Auarterback
Fem
Burk
Aioe
Doak Walker
Kyle Rote
Storey Justice
Lon Hart" Burk
Stat
Alpine Cowboys
Bate
Cowboys
Avalanche
Fe Sory
District RA Encampment Enrolls 255 Boys and Sponsors
Two hundred fifty five boys and sponsors enroll at the annual District Royal Ambassadors camp opening at Paisano encampment. The event, sponsored by the District 7 Women’s Missionary Union and three Far-West Texas Baptist associations, runs through today noon. Leaders include Willis Griffin from Dallas and Val Carson of Abilene. Pine Pine camp personnel and local pastors assist with staff and song leadership. Alpine boys listed among attendees.
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District Royal Ambassadors
Paisano
Women’s Missionary Union of District ‘7
State Royal
Dallas
Willis Griffin
Hardin-Simmons U
Val Carson
Abile
Glenn Bales
Gene Hollinshead
Billy Mortensen
Tommy Bales
Dudley Kidwell
Joe Howard Brooks
Gary Henderson
Richard Kline
Andy Owen
Floyd Eugene Cowell
Nelson Guthrie
Jimmy Richardson
Razing of Alpine landmarks marks end of era
Early day work began to raze the old brick residence, a blacksmith shop, and a small frame building on East Avenue East. Robert Valadex holds the razing contract. The corner lot sold by D W Wells to First National Bank for a new bank site. Bank says construction will not start soon. plans to be drawn. The west wing dated to 1886 or 1887, built by Fritz Weyerts, part of Alpine’s early history.
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Robert Valadex
D. W. Wells
First Nationa Bank
Aline
Brewster County
Cour
Presidio County
Marfa
Fritz) Weyerts
Henry Weyerts
G. K. Lange
Eric Williams
J. C. Wade
Alpine
C. D. Burleson
Austin
Alpine 10
Big Bend National Park Road
Here
George J. Kempen Jr
Alpine Junior Legion Plays Lamesa In Doubleheader
Alpine Junior Legion squad dropped two to Lamesa as the visitors won 15 6 on Saturday and 11 10 on Sunday in a tense set. Lamesa, undefeated in district play, relied on heavy hitting and Alpine errors while Bobby Hawkins and Carlos Berry provided key relief pitching. Local star Hernandez led Alpine with multiple hits in Sunday’s game as Lamesa maintained an 8 2 season record and Moreton posts Memorial barbecue capped Saturday night with Legion officials.
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Alpine
Lamesans
Lamesa
Alpine Junior Legionnaires
Bobby Hawkins
Jesse Leathers
Carlos Berry
Hawkins
Marlin Robinson
Millsap
Beriz
Taylor
Hernandez
Robinson
Berry
Oneal
Valenzuela
Orford
Martin
Sherman Newsom
Jocal Legion Post
Singer Opens Alpine Office And Store For Districts
The Singer Sewing Machine Co has leased the former City Drug building in Alpine to remodel as a district office and supply store. A district manager will be appointed, with local staff and routes planned to serve Jett Davis Presidio Terrell Pecos Crockett Brewster counties. A sewing room and showroom will be at the front. color scheme and interior design mirror other stores. The building is owned by Mrs. Crystal Hatcher of Waco.
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Singer Sewing Machine Co. T
City
Alpine
O. L. Williams
del Rio
Jett Davis
Presidio
Terrell, Peas, Crockett
Brewster Coun
Singer Company
Williams
Crystal Hatcher
Waco
New Minister Arrives To Lead Alpine Marfa Churches
Rev. Robt. D. Parlour becomes Episcopal minister for Alpine and Marfa areas arriving last week to assume duties. Born in Peterborough Ontario he grew up in Hamilton and studied at McMaster and the University of Toronto. He trained at Episcopal Theological School Cambridge Mass and was ordained deacon June 11. He will reside in Marfa.
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Robt. D. Parlour
Alpine
Marfa
Parlou
Marta
Sanderson Man Seeks 87th District Texas House Seat
James C. House of Sanderson visits Alpine to promote his candidacy for representative in Texas 87th district. A West Texas native and law student, he emphasizes ranch and business needs and aims to woo voters before the July 22 primary. He is a World War II veteran with a Combat Infantry badge and three battle stars.
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James C. House of
Sanderson
Alpine
Texas
House
West Texas
Texas University
Bhoth
Alpine Cowboys Open Home Span With Sixteen Games Set
Alpine Cowboys return from a road trip to host three games this Sunday Monday and Tuesday at Kokernot field as 13 games into the season. They added Ray Van Cleef Dick Foster Bob Bilgrave Kenneth Baumler and two new pitchers joining a restructured squad. The team aims for strong performances including a July 4 clash with the Marfa Indians and a hoped for large holiday turnout.
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Alpine Cowboys
Pokes
Linton Oilers
Victoria
Randolph
San Antonio
Cowboys
Alpine Club
Lack
Marfa Indians
Kokernot Field
Cowboy
Alpine
Ray van Cleef
New City Well Receives Second TNT Shot
The new city water well on the Mrs. Moss property at the town edge was shot again last Thursday to boost flow. A 190 quart TNT charge was used between the 225 and 250 foot levels after a 75 quart charge earlier, raising production from 43 to about 100 gallons per minute and lifting the water level.
Fort Davis Population Shows Substantial 10 Year Gain
Fort Davis, Texas, posts a population of 905 per the latest census, up 187 from 718 in 1940, a roughly 25 percent rise. The gain contrasts with national trends where small towns generally decline while larger cities grow.
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Fort Davis
Texas
Ava
Alpine Rotary Club installs officers at meet yesterday
Alpine Rotary Club held its meeting yesterday to install officers for the new term. Sec. Fred Williams announced the roster and introduced incoming president and board members amid a formal ceremony featuring club leaders and local dignitaries.
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Alpine Rotary Club
Country Club Elects Officers and Adopts Constitution
Alpine's new country club organization elected officers Wm J Sohl as president Jas F Pate as vice president and B F Berkeley as secretary. Directors named were Dr J W O'Donnell Keith Morrow J W Shepperd Ray LaBett Jack Cross and G W Baines.
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Alpine
Dr. J. W. O'Donnell
Keith Morrow
J. W.shepperd
Ray LaBett
Jack Cross
G. W. Baines
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Valley Forge
June Kent
Jake Wilboys
Explorer
Lalva
Ray Hudson
el Paso
Morrow
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